carefully crafted workshops in le Marche
a decade of experience specialized in artist retreats
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Why Le Marche?
This undiscovered valley is filled with a rich cultural history, wonderful local festivals, and fascinating archaeological sites. Cities like Rome and Venice are beautiful and a wonderful part of Italian culture, but if you want to experience something different, look no further than Le Marche. While you take in the sites, fill up on some of the best food and wine that Italy has to offer, all guided by your personal tour guide and International Sommelier, Piero.
What do you get with an Internationally Certified Sommelier as your guide in a small town in Italy? Truffle hunts, wine lessons, and meticulously planned wine and menu pairings to give you a unique 5-star dining experience. Piero meets with every chef prior to your tour to hand-pick the perfect Italian wines – not for each meal, but for each course! Sit back, relax, and let your taste buds enjoy!
Artist Tours
join some of your favorite artists in Italy for private workshops and retreats
Some of our Locations for the Studio
LE MARCHE
The workshops, meetings with artists, painting and writing courses, will be held in Urbania, in one of the studios available according to the municipality agenda. They are all historical buildings, with many interesting stories to explore!
PUGLIA
The workshops, artist meetings, and painting and writing courses will take place in Martano, in one of the available historic venues, usually Palazzo Micali. These spaces, rich in history and character, provide an inspiring atmosphere where art and creativity come to life. Each building holds unique stories waiting to be discovered, offering an immersive experience that blends learning with the cultural heritage of the Puglia region.
2026 workshop calendar
Expressing Le Marche: An Intuitive Art Workshop
feat stella canfield
may 12-18, 2026
from concept to canvas
feat joseph lorusso
may 18-24, 2026
Thomas Schaller and the magic of salento
feat thomas schaller
may 25-31, 2026
a transformative journey into the art of floral painting
feat catherine bobkoski
june 1-7, 2026
Balancing Emotion and Realism in Watercolour
feat lorraine simonds
june 14-20, 2026
paper sculpture: transforming dry papers into captivating forms and textures
feat karen olson
june 21-27, 2026
Capturing Urbino in Plein Air
feat hsin-yao tseng
september 21-27, 2026
workshop in sicily
feat mary whyte
october 18-24, 2026
interpreting a landscape in watercolor
feat ari de goes
november 3-9, 2026
Landscape Painting in the Tonalist Tradition
feat justin worrell
november 10-16, 2026
SIMPLIFYING BEAUTY WITH THE STUDY
feat bobbi dunlop
october 4-10, 2026
abstract wanderlust
feat. becky springer
september 27-october 3, 2026
The Art of Living: Painting and Inspiration in Italy
feat. shana levenson and david kassan
september 6-12, 2026
creativity unbound
feat. Tim O’Neill
september 13-19, 2026
2027 workshop calendar coming soon
Get ready for an incredible lineup of artists in 2027!
Expect inspiring workshops with Keiko Tanabe, Rod Moore, John Cosby, Yossi Kotler, Tania Rivilis and many more.
Stay tuned for dates and details — you won’t want to miss it!
Food and Wine Tours
Luxurious private food and wine tours through italy’s hidden wine country
Summer Food & Wine Tours
2025 new dates available!
Escape the over-crowded, big cities and immerse yourself in local culture. From extensive cheese and olive oil tastings with the Einstein of Cheese, to Raphael's childhood home, to local festivals with music and dining in the streets, discover the secret treasures of my home, Le Marche, in a truly off-the-beaten-path adventure.
Fall Truffle & Wine Tours
2025 new dates available!
Come join us for the world-renowned white truffle festival! During the fall, the rich perfume of truffles wafts through the streets of Le Marche, and wine enthusiasts flock to enjoy the prized Verdicchio, smoked Passito, and vino di Visciole of the region. Eat and drink everything in sight while exploring surrounding gems like the medieval Castello della Pieve, Unesco World Heritage site of Urbania, and the mysterious of "The Church of the Dead.” #foodieswanted
Custom Tours
customize your journey in italy and live like a local
Personalized Tours with a Private Guide
Looking to add on to an existing trip in Rome, Florence, or Venice? Would you like to explore small-town Italy without the crowds of some of the major cities? We have curated mini packages that focus on exploring the Italian countryside, wine tastings, cooking classes, and cultural activities without needing to worry about hotels or transportation.
we can’t wait for you to join us!
